Forçar
Example: Vaig haver de forçar la porta per entrar a casa.
Definition
"Forçar" means to apply physical strength or pressure to overcome resistance, often to open or move something that is stuck or locked. It implies using effort to achieve a goal when a more gentle approach is not effective, as in forcing a door open.
Etymology
The word "forçar" comes from the Latin verb 'fortiare', which is related to 'fortis' meaning strong. Did you know that "forçar" shares its roots with the English word 'force'? This reflects the idea of strength and effort involved in the action.
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"Forçar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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